This Mainer went from a train robber to mummified corpse at a carnival sideshow
Let’s start at the beginning: Who was Elmer McCurdy?
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Top Maine lawmakers debate tightening face-covering rules after clerk quits over health fears
Top Democrats in the Maine Legislature on Thursday supported tightening a policy to bar the use of partial face shields in official space after a committee clerk quit citing coronavirus fears.
This brightly colored tropical bird is popping up in Maine this winter
That doesn’t mean the species is well-suited to survive here. Vagrant purple gallinules often perish due to the cold and lack of food.
Maine nursing home workers are less willing to get COVID-19 vaccine than residents
That trend could hamper efforts to prevent deadly outbreaks.
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Here’s why the arts are important in education
In the classroom, Maine teachers see the benefits of arts learning in action.
How to bring more inclusivity to classrooms
It’s up to teachers to figure out what it takes to make sure students feel they belong in their classrooms.
How teachers can help students stand up for their beliefs
“How can we empower our students to stand up for what they believe?”
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